Pistachio Fudge

Creamy, nutty fudge with a light green color is perfect for holiday occasions. Melting the white chocolate in the microwave is the only cooking needed.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 25
• Yields: 25 square pieces

Ingredients

• 1  lb  white baking chocolate
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3  cups confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  almond extract
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  green food coloring
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pistachios
•  additional pistachios, if desired (to garnish)

Directions

1. Line an 8-inch square pan with foil, allowing foil to extend over sides of pan.
2. Spray with no stick cooking spray.
3. Melt chocolate in microwave, as directed on package of chocolate.
4. Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer until smooth.
5. Gradually beat in sugar on low speed until well blended.
6. Add melted chocolate, extracts and food color; mix well.
7. Stir in chopped pistachios.
8. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
9. Garnish with additional pistachios, if desired.
10. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.
11. Use foil to lift out of pan onto cutting board.
12. Cut into 25 (1 1/2-inch) squares.
13. Store in refrigerator.
14. Substitute: One bag (12 ounces) white chocolate chips can be substituted for the white chocolate squares.